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Light satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.790°N, 68.003°W

NOAA classified the satellite-observed smoke area as light density, with observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on 3 October 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
5/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Positivity
4/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The report identifies observed smoke extent but does not provide a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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